Doctoral Researcher: Plant Biodiversity & Global Change

University of Oulu; Oulu; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

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Job summary

The University of Oulu invites applications for a three-year Doctoral Researcher position in the Ecology and Genetics group to investigate mechanisms of plant biodiversity change under global change drivers. You will work on spatial context, dispersal, biotic interactions, and trait change, aiming for a holistic understanding of biodiversity responses.

Activities include field, greenhouse and lab work, trait measurements, and statistical analyses in R, with opportunities to publish in

Qualifications

• MSc in plant community ecology or equivalent field.
• Strong motivation, curiosity, and enthusiasm towards ecological research and to pursue doctoral studies.
• Excellent statistical skills with software R.
• Ability to travel and do field work, experience in field work.
• Good grassland plant identification skills and ability to quickly learn new species.
• Knowledge of grassland ecosystems (e.g., temperate, tundra).
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, ability to work in an international team.

Responsibilities

• Collecting new data on plant communities (field, greenhouse and laboratory work), including organizing and planning the work.
• Conducting plant trait measurements.
• Conducting statistical analyses on new and already existing research data from long-term field experiments.
• Writing manuscripts (2-3) and publishing the research findings in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals under the guidance/supervision of your mentor and in collaboration with other researchers.
• Participating national and international conferences and workshops, when relevant.
• Teaching in BSc/MSc level courses and co-supervising master's students and interns.
• Being an active member of the working group.

Skills

Motivation to pursue doctoral studies

Statistical skills (R)

Fieldwork ability

Grassland plant ID

English proficiency

Education

MSc in plant community ecology or equivalent field

Tools

R

Job description

The University of Oulu invites applications for a three-year Doctoral Researcher position in the Ecology and Genetics group to investigate mechanisms of plant biodiversity change under global change drivers. You will work on spatial context, dispersal, biotic interactions, and trait change, aiming for a holistic understanding of biodiversity responses.

Activities include field, greenhouse and lab work, trait measurements, and statistical analyses in R, with opportunities to publish in